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The Hinges of Storytelling

As you know, Writer’s Quest: A Triptych is an experimental fiction inspired by Triptych paintings. What was important to me was finding what would hinge these stories together. We have this fantastic collection of different stories being told in unique ways. What ties them all together? There are three books I’d bring with me onContinue reading “The Hinges of Storytelling”

Experimental Fiction

“A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it.” ― Samuel Johnson Experimental fiction, what is it? It is a way to defy traditional writing formats. It is fun. It does come with challenges. You have to understand traditional literature in order to intentionally defy the rules. I like that over lifespans we haveContinue reading “Experimental Fiction”

My Novel is Experimental Fiction

There’s a misunderstanding of what experimental fiction really is. Experimental fiction is often confused with Sci-Fi. That is not what it is. Experimental fiction is playing with traditional writing styles and formats. It’s using innovation and creativity to push against the boundaries of traditional storytelling. There are so many ways we learn and absorb theContinue reading “My Novel is Experimental Fiction”

James Joyce Inspo

I’m kinda focused on Joyce right now. Here’s some more James Joyce inspo. “Shut your eyes and see.” James Joyce I didn’t learn about James Joyce until later in my life. I do wonder if I would have appreciated him in middle school? I think he would have given me so much life. Well, what’sContinue reading “James Joyce Inspo”